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BL11 WUV

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,086 mi
Last recorded163,086 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 WUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 163,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rods (both sides) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,912 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine (sump plug leaking)

Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,388 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 147,132 miles

All (front & Rear) Brake discs slightly corroded

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 141,899 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,849 miles

Coil spring worn both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 121,299 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 121,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2016 112,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,419 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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BL11 WUV is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL11 WUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL11 WUV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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